Pallbearers 
Tarvey Jones Genet Holiday 
Seigfiied Jones Derrick Mitchell 
Shawn Jones James Young, Sr 
Flower Bearers 
Progressive Ladies 
Phillip Grove Womens Ministry 
Phillip Grove Pastor Support Ministry 
Acknowledgements 
The family of Eddie Jones wish to say 
thank you for all of your support during 
these difficult times. Eddie was a 
special part of our family who will live 
on forever in our hearts. He was blessed 
with so many great friends. We want 
to express our heart-felt gratitude and 
say thank you to each one of you for 
making these difficult times a little 
easier. He will have a special place in s!l 
our hearts, and through our cherished 
memories he will live on forever. 
-The Jones Family 
Repast 
There will not be a Repast The family 
is requesting privacy following the 
services and burial. 
Special Thanks to: 
University Hospital Cardiovascular Center 
Waynesboro Dialysis Center 
Brentwood Terrace Nursing Home 
The Gordon and Thomas Family 
The Dukes Family 
Phillip Grove Baptist Church 
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"F V N K R A L HO ME 
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Kelsey M. Phinazee 
Mortician/Funeral Director 
Ci vst:il M. Preston 
Manager 
404 West 8th Street 
Waynesboro, GA 30830 
Office: (706) 554-5500 
Website: wmv. yhinnzecth. com 
 
Celebration of Life 
for 
<Edtfie L. Jones 
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Sunrise: November 6,1952 
Sunset' January 3, 2018 
 
Saturday, January 13, 2018 
11:00A.M. 
 
PhiCRp (jrove (Baptist Church 
255Lovers Lane 
Waynesboro, QA 30830 
 
(Pastor LlHot (Bind, (Presiding 
The Life of Eddie "Rat" Jones 
Eddie Lee Jones was born on November 6,1952, to the 
late Orrin and Carrie Williams Jones in Waynesboro, 
Georgia. Eddie Jones entered into eternal rest on 
January 3, 2018 at the Burke Medical Center. 
Eddie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized 
at Phillip Grove Baptist Church in Waynesboro, GA. 
Eddie attended the Burke County Public School 
System, Home of the Purple Hurricanes. 
Eddie was employed by Plant Vogtle, and Burke 
Manufacturing. After years of industrial labor, Eddie 
began working with his late brother, Seaborn Jones in 
the lawn care industry. Upon his brothers passing he 
continued his career as a landscaper until his health 
diminished. His love for the outdoors was visible 
amongst the lawn on the family property; he was 
adamant about ensuring the yard was well-kept in the 
midst of his illness. 
Eddie's favorite pastime was watching television. He 
loved to watch football and western television shows. 
Eddie was well-known in the community; he will be 
especially remembered by his friends and family by his 
smile and witness. 
He leaves to cherish his memories: one daughter; 
Annilya (Kenneth) Ellison of Hephzibah, GA; one 
sister; Louise V. Lodge of Waynesboro, GA; two 
brothers, Willie Norman, Waynesboro, GA and Robert 
(Denise) Jones, Dublin, GA; two grandchildren; Ian and 
Emory Ellison; and a loving and devoted companion. 
Crystal Poole of Palm Coast, FL 
Eddie loved his family; he was fond of all his nieces and 
nephews. He always treated them as if they were his 
own. His right hand man and go to person was his 
nephew, Barry (Emma) Jones, whenever he needed 
anything he could count on him. His other nieces and 
nephews were all also very active in his life and have 
their own individual memories of their Uncle Rat; his 
remaining nephews are Genet Holiday, Louis Lodge, 
Stacy (Jennifer), Tarvey, Shawn, Seigfried , Jerry, and 
Antrell Jones. His nieces: Kathryn (Melvin), Sandra, 
Marilyn, Rolanda, Carmen, Cherry, and Kelli Jones. In 
addition to a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins, 
other relatives and friends who will treasure their time 
with him. 
Tributes Order of Service 
A Poem to My Uncle Eddie 
I knew little that God was going to call your 
name, in life 1 loved you dearly, in death, I will 
do the same. It broke my heart to lose you, you 
did not go alone. For part of me went with you, 
the day God called you home. You left peaceful 
memories, your love is still my guide, and 
though 1 cannot see you, you are always at my 
side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing 
seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, 
the chain will link again. 
Love Your Niece, Carmen 
To My Brother Eddie, 
1 love you, God knows how sad I am without 
you by my side, 1 feel that I have lost my best 
friend. Although, you are no longer with me 
physically, but here in spirit and love. There is 
a vacancy within me that will never be the 
same. As 1 have endured, loneliness, heartache 
and shed tears. I will always cherish memories 
of the one 1 love so dear. 
Your sleep will be a long and well-earned rest; 
you are gone, rest well. Eddie your family 
flame will forever bum; from Heaven, you 
came and to Heaven you will return. 
-Sister Louise V. Lodge 
Musical Prelude Phillip Grove Gospel Choir 
Soon and Very Soon 
Processional Clergy and Family 
Prayer Minister Debra Henley 
Scripture Reading 
Old Testament Minister Marian Jackson 
New Testament Minister Mae Palmer 
Solo Mrs. Chandra Johnson 
His Eye is On the Sparrow 
Expressions (Two Minutes) 
Minister Melvin Brown 
Mrs. Brenda Hoggard 
Mr. Charles Green, Sr. 
Ms. Cherry Jones 
Acknowledgements Ms. Veronica Shareff 
Selection Phillip Grove Gospel Choir 
Oh How Precious 
Eulogy Rev. Elliot Bing 
Recessional 
Going up Yonder 
Interment Pines Cemetery